Viral diseases are in wait for the average person several times a year. You can fight them differently. But, the quality of treatment and recovery rate depends on the effectiveness of the drugs used. One of the best drugs for viral diseases is Interferon.
Content
It should be noted that interferon human leukocytic human is an excellent immunomodulating, antiviral and antitumor drug. This tool helps the body's cells organize additional protection against the virus.
Important: interferons are proteins that the body produces when the virus enters it. The drug in question helps to activate the process of protecting proteins.
In 1957, the virologists A. Isaac and D. Lindeman opened an amazing protective mechanism included in the cells of the body at the time of infection of one of them. This mechanism is “registered” at the genetic level. When one of the cells is infected with a virus, it produces special protein molecules (interferons). These molecules fall into neighboring cells and make them immune to the virus.
Interferon human leukocytic is a protective protein that, when entering the body, provides assistance to the immune system and fights painful viruses.
Output form
The product is available in the form:
- Candles for rectal use 40,000 me
- Lyophilisate for preparing a solution for instillation in the nose 1000 me
- Liquid solution for inhalation and local use 1000 me/ml
Indications for use
Interferon is indicated in the treatment of influenza and SARS. It is able to help with tick -borne encephalitis and hepatitis C and B. As part of a complex treatment, this tool is prescribed for leukemia, malignant and benign neoplasms.
Drops of this product are used to treat viral eye lesions: keratitis, keratuoveitis and conjunctivitis.
The rectal suppositories of this drug are used in secondary immunodeficiency states.
Interferon to children
- Drops of this drug are used to treat and prevent infectious viral diseases in children. This drug can be used from birth
- Prepare a solution for instillation in the nose with the addition of 2 ml of chilled water to the ampoule with this product. The prepared solution must be instilled in each nostril and then massage the wings of the nose. Do this so that the solution is correctly distributed
- In order to prevent ARVI, a solution for children should be instilled in 5 drops in each nostril 2 times a day. At least 6 hours should pass between such instillations. For prevention, this drug must be used until the risk of infection remains
- With signs of ARVI, a child needs to start taking "Interferon" as soon as possible. For 2-3 days, you need to instill a solution of 5 drops every 1-2 hours
Interferon dosage
- This drug in an injection solution is used subcutaneously, intramuscularly and intravenously drip. The dosage is determined by the attending physician and depends on the age and nature of the disease
- "Interferon" in the form of a powder or a finished solution can be used as a liquid for inhalation
- You can use this tool for the treatment and prevention of SARS. To do this, I bury 5 drops of the solution into each nostril. With prevention between instillation, 6 hours should pass. In treatment, this must be done every 1-2 hours
- With conjunctivitis of the viral shape, the solution is instilled 1-2 drops in each eye 6-8 times a day
- In the treatment of acute hepatitis B, this remedy in the form of suppositories is used. The dosage should be selected by the doctor based on the individual characteristics of the body. The course of treatment should not exceed 14 days
Interferon in ampoules
- Ampoules with this tool are the most popular form of Interferon. They are used to prevent viral diseases. To do this, the contents of the ampoule are poured into the water to the mark of 2 ml. With such a solution, instilate the nose of 5 drops twice a day
- For the treatment of viral diseases, it is necessary to increase the dosage of this tool. The most intensive treatment is necessary in the first 2-3 days of the disease
- You can use "Interferon" for inhalation. To do this, dilute the contents of the ampoule into 10 ml of warm water
Interferon contraindications
You can not use the drug for:
- Severe diseases of the heart
- Impaired renal and liver function
- With chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Epilepsy
- Violations of the central nervous system
- Hypersensitivity to interferon alpha
- Thyroid diseases
During pregnancy, this drug is prescribed with great caution. It can only be used if the risk of threat to the fetus is less than the benefits of this tool for a woman. You can use Interferon only from the twenty -eighth week of pregnancy.
Older people can be prescribed this drug. But, it must be used extremely carefully. It is necessary to establish a special observation of such patients.
Interferon or Viferon?
In both drugs, the same substance is the same. But, unlike Interferon, in the composition "Viferona" Vitamins and other useful compounds include. In addition, Viferon in the form of suppositories is easier and more convenient to use for the treatment of a child. Storing Viferon is more convenient. The Interferon solution cannot be stored for more than 12 hours.
Analogs
Alfaferon - A solution for injection based on the active substance Interferon alpha. It is used to confront viral infections.
- Dosage: depends on the disease. Course: prescribed by the attending physician
"Grippferon" - an immunomodulating drug (drops and spray) with an antiviral effect based on an alpha interferon. It is used for the prevention and treatment of viral infections.
- Dosage: depends on the disease. Course: prescribed by the attending physician
"Wellferon" - A solution for injection based on the active substance Interferon alpha. It is used to confront viral infections.
- Dosage: depends on the disease. Course: prescribed by the attending physician
"Inferon" - The drug made on the basis of the alpha interferon has an antiviral effect. It is used for the prevention and treatment of SARS, flu and other diseases.
- Dosage: depends on the type of disease. Course: prescribed by the attending physician
Lockpheron - the drug made on the basis of interferon alpha with an antiviral effect. It is available in the form of a lyophilisa for the preparation of the solution.
- Dosage: depends on the severity of the disease and indications. Course: prescribed by the attending physician
Tips and reviews
Oleg. Not a good remedy. I noticed that if you start using it in time at the first signs of the disease, you can quickly put yourself on your feet. The last two times has been restored in 2-3 days. I advise everyone.
Ilona. Immunomodulators are of course good, but often I would not advise them. Our body is “lazy” and if he sees that someone works for him immediately begins to hack. This also applies to the immune system. Therefore, you need to weigh all the pros and cons, when taking this medicine. Yes, during the flu epidemic, it is better to use Interferon. But, in all other cases, the body must fight itself.
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